Hey! You! Yes, you! What are you doing next weekend? Any plans? Cancel them all, because we are setting sail! All leaves have been rescinded from Friday 23 January to Sunday 25 January as World of Warships takes over your free time activities. This time around with aircraft carriers, divisions and some iconic high level battleships, cruisers and destroyers on both the American and the Japanese sides.

Wings over the Water!Following the popular Beta Weekend in December, this time we are adding one major, and we do mean major, feature that is bringing a whole new style of gameplay with the addition of an aircraft carrier class. Ready the decks for the launch of warplane squadrons (fighters, dive bombers and torpedo bombers) that will become a significant force of terror and respect in the skies over the heavy seas.

Highlights of the WeekendAircraft carriers: Launch up to three types of your warplanes squadrons (fighters, dive bombers and torpedo bombers) and let them dominate the skies over the battlefield.4 classes at last: Now you can finally witness the rock-paper-scissors dynamics of the game when battleships, cruisers, destroyers and aircraft carriers clash on the high seas.Create a division: Divisions allow up to three players to join the battle as part of the same team and fight alongside each other.Expanded roster of ships: Make way for Japanese battleships Yamato and Nagato, the Mogami cruiser and the Shimakaze destroyer. The Americans will respond with the Pensacola cruiser, the Fletcher destroyer and the Essex aircraft carrierReimagined Crew mechanics and modernizations: Captains can now gain skills that influence your ship combat readiness. Modernizations directly improve your ship to suit your gameplay style.

How to get involved in playing?There are two ways to get your place in the weekend event:(1) Look out for a SIGN UP button on this portal – this button will take you to a special section where you can register.or(2) Get your hands on an invite code that will be distributed through social media and other Wargaming outlets. Keep your eyes peeled as these codes are fairly limited!

How to prepare for the WeekendSo, it has been some time. Or maybe you didn’t participate in the previous Beta Weekend. Feeling a bit rusty? Afraid the rough seas will turn your stomach? Can’t help you there, but you might want to check our previous posts that will help you get back into shape. First of all, there are gameplay quick start guides that will sort out the basics. And last but not least, there is a fancy video that will give you an idea about the differences of each warship class in the game.With the new account levelling system, we will ease you into the game with PvE battles (against a computer controlled opponents) and after you decide to wet your feet in the PvP battles against other players, your progression will be sped up by daily quests and free experience points.